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1. Tower Oaks Lodge
4.7
Exceptional(10250)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 114 times today
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.
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2. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac
4.4
Awesome(12324)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 168 times today
Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.
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3. Wren
4.6
Exceptional(639)
Price: Expensive
• Dining Bar • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 32 times today
Wren is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in Tysons Corner, known for its excellent food and service. Reviewers consistently give high ratings for the food, service, and ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'Wren is beautiful restaurant with excellent quality items.' The restaurant also offers a unique and diverse menu, making it a great choice for both newbies and foodies. Plus, the restaurant's location in the Capital One Center adds a touch of luxury.
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4. L'Auberge Chez Francois
4.9
Exceptional(9336)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Great Falls
Booked 48 times today
Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.
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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Rockville, MD
4.7
Exceptional(3791)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 101 times today
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Rockville is worth the drive for its award-winning wines, craveable dishes, and innovative cocktails. With its Napa-style tasting room and casual restaurant setting, it brings the Wine Country experience right to the heart of Rockville. Reviewers rave about the varied menu, excellent food, great ambiance, and top-notch service. The wine tastings and value for money are also mentioned frequently.
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6. The Salt Line - Bethesda
4.5
Awesome(611)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 51 times today
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.
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7. The Breakfast Club
4.2
Awesome(546)
Price: Expensive
• American • Silver Spring
Booked 44 times today
The Breakfast Club, an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant. The Breakfast Club is centered around the theme of the 1920’s, timelessness, and Art Deco. We are an upscale restaurant with a polished dining experience, we pride ourselves on giving our customers great service. The Breakfast Club | Eat Local | Eat in Style
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8. Persimmon
4.8
Exceptional(2936)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 25 times today
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!
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9. Aracosia McLean
4.8
Exceptional(1717)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • McLean
Booked 38 times today
Our newest restaurant, Aracosia McLean, is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in DC, and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA. Tom Sietsema of The Washinton Post has acknowledged Afghan Bistro as “The area's best Afghan Restaurant”. Yelp's top 100 restaurants in The US awarded Afghan Bistro the honor of 3rd best in the country.Bistro Aracosia has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians, and awarded The Washingtonian's "100 best restaurants".Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade cuts of meat and the freshest produce. Food at Aracosia is prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSGs or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar, extensive Wine and Beer menu. Come and experience authentic afghan cuisine.
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10. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls
4.8
Exceptional(1145)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Great Falls
Booked 22 times today
Chef Eugenia Hobson and her team prepare authentic Greek dishes served attentively in an easy-going, informal setting. Our signature dishes include the grilled octopus, the kolokithokeftedes (stuffed zucchini fritters), the lavraki whole fish (branzino) filleted table side, and the arni giouvetsi (lamb shank with orzo). Our selection of nine desserts are all made fresh daily in-house and feature Greek classics such as the baklava and the galaktoboureko. Our wine list is meticulously curated on a seasonal basis by son Philip Hobson, selecting from Greece's top vineyards who produce indigenous varietals such as Assyrtiko & Xinomavro, and western grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Our beer selection focuses on bottled Greek brews while our bar is fully stocked to serve both classic cocktails and signature drinks inspired by the best bars in Athens. We are located in the Seneca shopping square, next to Orange Theory.
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  • Nareman
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Went there for my bestfriend bday, we ordered the seafood grits it was soooo good 9/10 totally recommend, the waiter Uray was amazing!! Definitely will come back
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    The Breakfast ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Silver Spring
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    4.2
  • DanieleP
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had oysters --the only place where I eat oysters, they are fresh, from northern cold waters--, they were delicious, so was the octopus salad, and the creme brulee for dessert. Service was excellent tonight even though the place was packed. One of my favorite restaurant for sure.
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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    4.7
  • Nitisha
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was a great experience. We did the Chefs Experience and Aaron was simply amazing. Thoroughly explained every dish, we took shots, and he even made some great recommendations. We were celebrating a birthday and the kitchen wished us a happy birthday and had great fun energy. It was just an overall good time. Good food, drinks and people! I’ll be back!
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    Huncho HousePrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Hyattsville
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    4.5
  • Sean
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Met a friend for lunch on a holiday. Reservation was easy to make, though venue did change seating from outside to inside (it was freezing outside, so no worries!). Food menu had plenty of variety and creative dishes, including a hot drinks menu. Entrees all looked intriguing and dessert menu would have sold itself if I hadn't been so full! Food was cooked perfectly (I had the Steak Frites with fall vegetable side) and I really enjoyed the range of texture and flavor. Seating was sufficiently apart so that the noise level was not bad at all. Prices were reasonable for the food provided. Lastly, service was informed, efficient and polite/friendly. Plenty of parking, even on a day where a lot of snow was still on the ground. Definitely no complaints and I will be back again! I recommend this restaurant (Montgomery County venue) without reservation!
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    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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    4.4
  • Angel
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    Love this place ! It hits the spot every time . Love atmosphere. Can’t say anything bad
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    IVY by the LakePrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Sterling
    •
    4

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